Day Trips

Gothenburg has good connections to exciting nearby areas. All areas offer something extra and a day trip to a castle, a beautiful natural reserve or a museum is pleasant and easy to access. Here is a list of some places that are definitely worth a visit.

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Sällskapet Ångbåten

Sällskapet Ångbåten operates summer boat traffic with the steamboat Ångaren Bohuslän. It is the west coast’s last archipelago steamer and Sweden’s largest steam-powered ship in regular operation – a living ship museum. Bohuslän runs both evening trips in the Gothenburg archipelago and longer trips to various islands and ports up north.

Fortress

Bohus fortress

An over 700 year old fortress north of Gothenburg.

The island Marstrand with the fortress.

Fortress on Marstrand

Carlsten fortress

At the top of the island of Marstrand lies this 300 year old fortress.

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

One of the finest 1700s establishments in northern Europe.

Museum

Mölndals stadsmuseum

Cultural history in Kvarnbyn.

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

A 17th-century fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved, and a popular excursion destination.

Castle in Floda

Nääs Slott

Nääs is Sweden’s best preserved late 19th century enviroment.

The Nordic Watercolor Museum on Tjörn, taken from the water. The sea is mirror-calm, and in the background, you can see the Bohuslän cliffs.

Art museum on Tjörn

Nordic Watercolour museum

Exhibitions of the highest caliber in stunning surroundings.

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

A beautiful castle south of Gothenburg.

Events

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One of the rooms in the castle, with a green carpet
Guided castle tour
Jul 18–Aug 31
Place:Tjolöholms slott
Poster image
Ocean awareness week
Aug 2–10
Place:Gothenburg